I have a 1981 35 hp evinrude. Recently it began banging in forward during acceleration. (Just like I hit a log). Back down to low speed ok. Reverse is ok.
Last year changed water pump and thought maybe put something back wrong but had no problems first few trips after water pump repair. Also, while changing water pump I accidently pulled the shift rod screw but put it back in before moving anything. Again, no problems first few trips after.
This year the problem started. This forum and marine store say shift dawg. Maybe??? Here's what I found tonight. As I rotate the prop and shift from neutral to forward the shift rod travels full up no problem(water intake screen removed) until I rotate to one area of rotation and rod only travels part way even though the shifter is in full forward. Prop snug and hard to rotate and then a slight clunk and the rod goes full up and gear engages full forward.
Is this a shift dog problem?
If so I assume I have to pull the bearing carrier to get to it as well as all the seals, prop shaft, gears, etc and unscew that darn shift rod screw. Think I can do this without a flywheel puller if I heat it good enough and use bolts in the front support to pry it up and out? And any tips on how to align the shift rod screw if all else goes ok.
ANY HELP WOULD BE SOOO APPRECIATED.
thanks
meatman
Last year changed water pump and thought maybe put something back wrong but had no problems first few trips after water pump repair. Also, while changing water pump I accidently pulled the shift rod screw but put it back in before moving anything. Again, no problems first few trips after.
This year the problem started. This forum and marine store say shift dawg. Maybe??? Here's what I found tonight. As I rotate the prop and shift from neutral to forward the shift rod travels full up no problem(water intake screen removed) until I rotate to one area of rotation and rod only travels part way even though the shifter is in full forward. Prop snug and hard to rotate and then a slight clunk and the rod goes full up and gear engages full forward.
Is this a shift dog problem?
If so I assume I have to pull the bearing carrier to get to it as well as all the seals, prop shaft, gears, etc and unscew that darn shift rod screw. Think I can do this without a flywheel puller if I heat it good enough and use bolts in the front support to pry it up and out? And any tips on how to align the shift rod screw if all else goes ok.
ANY HELP WOULD BE SOOO APPRECIATED.
thanks
meatman